US Election: President Trump hails Nigerian supporters

The United State of America’s President Donald Trump has lauded his supporters that organised a parade in Nigeria, describing it as a great honour.

Trump disclosed this on Tuesday, as he shared a video of the parade on his Twitter handle, which he tagged “A parade for me in Nigeria, a great honor!”

The video shows a procession by men and women singing different victory songs amid intense drumming, all in support of the Republican candidate in today’s US election.

The video also shows the supporters waving American flags and placards with different inscriptions including, ‘Trump 2020’.

What you should know

Americans head to the polls today to decide the next President between Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden but it appears that Nigerians are as much interested in the outcome of Tuesday election as Americans.

Nigerians speak

Nigerians appear to be divided on their support for the duo, as they share different views on the social media. While some declared their supports for Trump, others give thumbs up for Biden.

A parade for me in Nigeria, a great honor! pic.twitter.com/EHiSQMFvSZ

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 3, 2020

For instance, former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, tweeted,

Let your name be glorified today O Lord and let your son and servant @realdonaldtrump, prevail. We pray this in Jesus name. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/Lo7iefFnHg

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) November 3, 2020

“All eyes are on America for the presidential election. The outcome will shape the events of the world for the next 50 years and will affect every single one of the 7.5 billion people on earth. I pray for Donald Trump. America needs him and the world needs him.”

A social commentator, Gimba Kakanda, however, tweeted, “As a Nigerian, I feel utterly embarrassed by this circus. This is not a reflection of Trump’s popularity in Nigeria, for those curious.”

Dr, Tayo Oyedeji, Founder, Overwood.ng, tweeted, “I have seen enough. Hello, President Biden.”